"Electronic Arts is reportedly looking to go private in a buyout deal roughly worth $50 billion (roughly Rs. 4,43,767 crore) The video game company, whose franchises include Battlefield and EA Sports FC, is said to be in "advanced talks" with a group of investors that include Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), private-equity firm Silver Lake, and investment firm Affinity Partners, which belongs to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner."
"PIF, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, has significant investments in tech firms like Uber, along with stakes in a smattering of US firms. The fund also has several investments in video game companies like Nintendo, Capcom, Take-Two, among others. Additionally, PIF owns Savvy Games Group, which acquired Pokémon Go owner Niantic's gaming business, including the hit game, for $3.5 billion (roughly Rs. 30,465 crore) earlier this year."
Electronic Arts is pursuing a potential buyout valued at about $50 billion to take the company private with investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The transaction size would likely rank among the largest leveraged buyouts ever and among the largest deals in the video game industry. EA's stock rose roughly 15 percent to $193.35 after the news, with a market capitalization near $48.38 billion. PIF holds multiple gaming and tech investments and recently purchased Niantic's gaming business. EA reported strong Q1 FY2026 net bookings and expects robust full-year bookings amid major upcoming releases.
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